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Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini

Take your favorite pasta to the next level with our super simple Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini recipe! This quick, easy to follow recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 9 Oz Cheese Tortellini Dry
  • ⅔ Cup Cornstarch
  • 3 Eggs Large
  • 1 ½ Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated

Instructions

  • Boil your tortellini until al dente, about 4 minutes. Immediately drain so it doesn’t continue to cook. Transfer to a large bowl.
    A bowl of boiled tortellini prior to breading
  • Add your cornstarch to a medium sized bowl with garlic and onion seasoning. Add tortellini to the cornstarch mixture a handful at a time. Coat well.
    Tortellini being dipped in cornstarch and spices
  • Add your eggs to a medium sized bowl. Whisk. Transfer your coated tortellini to your egg mixture. Coat well.
    Tortellini being dipped in egg
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Transfer your egg coated tortellini to your panko mixture. Coat well.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Transfer your egg coated tortellini to your panko mixture. Coat well.
  • Transfer your tortellini to the air fryer. Coat with cooking spray, fill the basket but just one layer.
  • Cook on 350ºF/176ºC for 10 minutes, shake basket every 3 minutes.

Notes

AIR FRYER PARMESAN FRIED TORTELLINI HINTS AND TIPS:

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better!  When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 459kcal | Carbohydrates 67g | Protein 20g | Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0.01g | Cholesterol 153mg | Sodium 625mg | Potassium 143mg | Fiber 5g | Sugar 4g | Vitamin A 286IU | Vitamin C 0.2mg | Calcium 291mg | Iron 4mg
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